General Assistant

Elior Uk; Worthing; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a General Assistant, where your role will be vital in ensuring high standards of food service in a welcoming environment. You'll have the opportunity to grow within a supportive team dedicated to enhancing the lives of the over 55 community. With flexible working hours and generous benefits like free on-site lunches and career progression opportunities, this position offers a chance to make a real difference while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance. Become part of an award-winning team that values respect and diversity, and where 87% of colleagues take pride in their workplace.

Benefits

FREE On-Site Lunches

Flexible Working

Holiday Allowance

Family Leave

Paid Charity Leave

Career Progression

Wellbeing Benefits

Life Assurance & Pension Schemes

Exclusive Discounts & Perks

Qualifications

• Focus on frontline service with a genuine interest in customer satisfaction.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and adhere to safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food meets high standards and keep the kitchen area well-presented.
• Maintain knowledge of the menu and operate equipment smoothly.

Skills

Customer Service Excellence

Teamwork Skills

Catering Experience

Barista Experience

Job description

This role is based at Rotary Lodge within our award-winning brand, Caterplus, one of the UK's leading catering services specializing in the care sector. We pride ourselves on creating superb environments for the over 55 community, contributing to our customers' social lives and fostering friendships. Our quality, locally sourced food is matched by our warm customer service.

What you'll be doing...

As a General Assistant, you will have significant responsibilities and opportunities to grow, becoming a vital part of our team.

1. Ensure the food meets the highest standards.
2. Keep the kitchen area clean, well-presented, and stocked.
3. Maintain thorough knowledge of the menu and special offers to provide relevant information to customers.
4. Operate relevant equipment smoothly and report any maintenance issues.
5. Operate the till as required, following correct procedures.
6. Adhere to COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety regulations, reporting incidents per procedures.

Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7, 12.5 hours per week.

What can you bring?

1. A focus on frontline service.
2. A genuine interest in customer service excellence.
3. Teamwork skills.
4. Catering and Barista experience is desirable but not essential.

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we aim to make our colleagues feel appreciated and rewarded through generous benefits:

• FREE On-Site Lunches: Delicious, healthy meals daily.
• Flexible Working: Balance work and personal life with flexible hours.
• Holiday Allowance: 28 days initially, increasing to 31 days after two years.
• Family Leave: Support during important family moments.
• Paid Charity Leave: Volunteer for causes you care about.
• Career Progression: Opportunities for growth and development.
• Wellbeing Benefits: Mental health support and wellbeing resources.
• Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future.
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Discounts on entertainment, leisure, and more, plus cycle-to-work schemes.

Why it's great to work for us...

We are a multi-award-winning contract caterer with over 10,000 colleagues across sectors like workplaces, sports venues, heritage sites, public sector, health and care, and education. Our purpose is to enrich lives every day, and we foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and supported.

87% of colleagues are proud to work here!

We are committed to respect, inclusion, and diversity, believing our differences strengthen us and create a better work environment where everyone can succeed.

If you need support or adjustments during the application process, please let us know. We're happy to help.